Afghanistan Under-19 cricket team’s performance in the World Cup

New Delhi: The time has come for Afghanistan cricket to shine once again on the youth stage. ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 It is going to start on January 15 in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Experienced captain will lead Afghanistan in this tournament Mehboob Khan Karenge, who had earlier commanded the team in the 2024 and 2025 Under-19 Asia Cup. This time his team is ready to give a tough competition to the opposition teams on the basis of spin bowling.

Team Strengths: Bowling and batting

The most prominent names in this team Wahidullah Zadran Who has made his mark at the senior level only at the age of 18. He organized in UAE last year ILT20 League He represented the Gulf Giants in the UAE and gained experience there. Although, he could not be selected in the IPL mega auction held in December 2025, but no one has any doubt on his ability.

Afghanistan’s World Cup journey

Afghanistan booked their place in the World Cup last year with an impeccable performance in the Asia Qualifiers. The team’s batting is also strong, in which Khalid Ahmadzai, Osman Sadat And Faisal Khan Players like Afghanistan’s match in Group D South Africa, west indies And tanzania Will be from such powerful teams. The final of the tournament will be held on 6 February.

Afghanistan’s squad for Under-19 World Cup

Mehboob Khan (captain), Khalid Ahmadzai, Usman Sadat, Faisal Khan, Uzairullah Niazi, Aziz Miyan Khil, Nazif Amiri, Khatir Stanikzai, Nuristani Umarzai, Abdul Aziz, Salam Khan, Wahidullah Zadran, Zaitullah Shaheen, Rohullah Arab and Hafeezullah Zadran.